The restoration process has begun on my 69S
Who sells/makes the best reproduction fibregalss engine shrouds, I need one for a 69S (MFI).
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The restoration process has begun on my 69S
Who sells/makes the best reproduction fibregalss engine shrouds, I need one for a 69S (MFI).
How about a real one?
http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...nal-fan-shroud
If you don't purchase Mark's OEM you can get in touch with Damon(SERIES900 here) who makes nice repros (not sure he makes the unique '69S shroud though)Quote:
Originally Posted by BOYER73S
Damon CAN make anything you want. He's done build the best 959 PD replica car I've ever seen. Made all of his own molds for the body panels.
You should see under the hood. Amazing stuff.
http://series900.com
Tom
I have seen a bunch of shrouds re-produced recently and none of them are exact, most are colored with gel-coat rather than original color infused, no engine builder I have talked to is perfectly happy with the aftermarket versions. Be prepared to fit it to the motor over a couple hours.
I just had this 67S shroud made, it works but it is not exact, at least it is color infused rather than gel-coat. I think it is too hard to do a 100% perfect part unless the price went wayyyyyy up.
Nothing like the original part!
^^^Mark, you did not get that from SERIES900. Have you actually handled one of my shrouds?
Damon, I have seen your stuff in person but I have not installed them on any of my motors yet. You do great work. The one I posted above was done by someone else here in San Diego.
I am not knocking the repros, but I have yet to see one that is exactly like the originals and I don't really like gel-coat for color on the ones that use that process. In the end this piece gets covered up by so many other parts that it becomes a background piece.
My "fake " one, fits and performs like a "real" one. This is one of my shrouds, the one year only 69S , trimmed to carb spec, note mfi mounts and injectors not cut per owners request. Of interest to some, would be the hairy texture of the parts I produce, a detail lost in a restored painted shroud or a "polished" mold from whence other reproduction parts are manufactured. Had quite a quiz session from Pierra Madreas a couple of months ago, wanted to know all about my process. And then there was the tell me your source of materials.... sheesh. I made some parts , they work, and if you like fiberglass, you can make them too. But dammit, it better be a good part. Or you can buy GeeeTeee or fleabay some such, and complain. Or be satisfied that I cared and made the best part I can. Clyde stepped up and purchased and I am sure he will provide feedback. CHEERS, keep fixing and DRIVING these 911's, because eventually YOU will be parked for a very loooooong time.
MarkQuote:
Originally Posted by VintageExcellen
I have purchased one of Damons parts, I do have the original from the engine, its pretty taty though but thanks for the offer.
I will offer some comments in due course.
What I do hope is that my engine comes out looking like that one in the photo, I am sending my fan parts to Mark Motshagen for his magic touch.
The white edge kind of stands out. Why not color the resin?
Rick, that is the freshly cut glass fiber you're seeing. The resin is tinted, but the glass can't be. The whiteness disappears pretty quickly.
The edges are white as the part gets trimmed to tolerance. The next step is wet sanding the edges with 220 which leaves a much darker edge. Nitpick away, when installed the only edge visible is along the top of the fan.
Damon,
Absolutely love the shroud you did for my 69!!
+1 for Damon's Shroud. One hour of detail fitting, perfecto. Gled
++++++ For Damon's shroud. I believe that pic of the 69s shroud is the one he made for me, excellent quality!
Damon
As you know I have been away for 8 weeks (got home today) but I am wondering where we are at with the production of this shroud
for the 69S as I am ready to pay and have you ship if you are.
I sent you an email a week or so ago but perhpas you did not see it.
I have tried emailing Damon and making contact via here to no avail.
Can someone help me contact Damon please
Clyde, thought you were out for holiday, and return in mid june? I have a part for you.Quote:
Originally Posted by BOYER73S
Damon, I need a shroud for a 73 RS. Jens and wife were by on sunday to view the projects.
Excellent, excellent Damon.Quote:
Originally Posted by SERIES900
How do we proceed pay pal frieght etc
If you prefer email me on clyde@the-boyers.biz
Damon are you there, anywhere?
SERIES900:Are there any made for the carburetted 2.0 motors in black?....cliff
I'll answer for him. Yes. No black ones in this photo but I have one.
Tom
As a reforemed whitewater slalom boat builder, I can attest to the way Damon builds these shrouds. He uses pigmented resin. In fact, we have discussed making the later "S" shrouds a little more orange as that is how Porsches resin has aged.
I have never asked Damon if he uses epoxy or polyester resin. Epoxy resins were not around much back in the day when Porsche (or it's vender) molded the original fan shrouds and if they were, they were extremely expensive, so I am guessing the originals wera all made with Polyester. I think Damon uses epoxy as it is much stronger than polyester and the one I bought from him was not still gassing out the smell of Polyester when I got it which alos leads me to believe he uses epoxy. If Damon is using Epoxy over Polyester, I would aplaud that nod to letting go of the past.....Unless you were to start breaking pieces off the fan shroud, you really could not tell the outward difference between these two resins...Epoxy resins are much stronger than polyester resins
Damon does work for the major engine builders here in the US. This is one of his creations he did for a friend who was having a "special" ;) engine built.
Tom
To my surprise my shroud arrived this morning. It is in carby trim though so guess I will have to drill, cut and sand to make it fit.
Damon, contact me on clyde@the-boyers.biz so I can arrange payment